Vaasa to Riga (VAA–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between VAA and RIX, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Riga from Vaasa
| Metric | VAA→RIX | TMP→RIX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from VAA | – | 128 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 5 |
| Weekly flights | – | 36 |
Travel Essentials
VAA: EEST · RIX: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Vaasa, it's 6:00 PM in Riga.
Finnish citizens enter Latvia visa-free under EU free movement with no time restriction. A Finnish passport or national ID card is accepted. No border checks apply on Schengen flights between Finland and Latvia.
Stays beyond 90 days require registration at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA). Bring your passport or ID, proof of employment or financial means, health insurance, and proof of accommodation. The registration certificate costs EUR 14 and is issued the same day in most cases.
airBaltic is the main carrier on the Helsinki to Riga route, with Finnair also offering service. Latvia uses the euro, same as Finland. Your EHIC/GHIC is valid for emergency care. Riga is also reachable by ferry to Tallinn and then bus or train, a 6 to 8 hour journey that works as a weekend road trip.
VAA–RIX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Helsinki Vantaa and Stockholm-Arlanda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampere / Pirkkala (TMP).